Severe Polyhydramnios leads to ptl and life flight at 30 weeks *long*

Went into L&D Monday night with contractions & baby with less movement. Was able to get full kick count on way there but decided to go anyways. So glad we did :)

Spent that night while being monitored after being checked and seeing I was dilated to 3 and fully effaced (up from 1 cm and 60% previous Thursday). Saw my perinatologist yesterday morning who was originally talking amnio reduction to stop labor and she decided it was in mine and my babys best interest to transfer me to a specialty teaching hospital 1 hr away (now 1hr 45 min from DH (dear husband) and 5 kids) in case she is in need pediatric specialists after birth. Anyway, she checked me again and I had progressed to a 4 overnight so instead of a hour long ambulance ride I rode life flight.

Arrived at teaching hospital yesterday afternoon. Saw a hundred residents and student doctors but apparently won't know who my attending will be until the day I give birth which they are trying to hold off for now. Didn't see a single specialist or attending physician all day yesterday. Fluid levels checked and rechecked. Fluid at an all time high now of 55 cm (should be less than 24.

Had a huge breakdown last night after feeling like nobody knew what was going on and lack of communication, being beyond miserable with all of this water (perinatologist resident told me my levels were higher than any she has seen, btw) having everyone measuring, checking, etc for the sake of learning and still not getting my reduction, but still not allowed to eat anything after 24 hours, and sleeping only 2 hours the first night :/. I seriously felt like I was out of my head crazy and could not even control what I was saying. Was even unaware of how many doctors/nurses were in the room at the time or what they looked like. I was calling for my nurse Brooke and asking her not to leave me because she at least knew what was going on with me.

Needless to say, I will be demanding today to see attending specialists from here on out and asking lots of questions. Hopefully I can eat today and get some sleep (only got 3 hours last night). I hate hospitals!

Even after all of this drama, I know that LO (little one) and I are in the best place possible. God is directing my life and I am just along for this bumpy ride. Prayers are very appreciated!

Comments (12)

Can you ask for anything to you sleep better? I know when I was in the hospital for preterm labor at 31 weeks my doctors offered ambien to help me sleep - they really wanted me resting well to help my body.

Oh my! Hang in there sweety!
Can you ask for anything to you sleep better? I...

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06/04/2014

Oh my! Hang in there sweety!

Can you ask for anything to you sleep better? I know when I was in the hospital for preterm labor at 31 weeks my doctors offered ambien to help me sleep - they really wanted me resting well to help my body.

I was taking Tylenol pm but think I will ask for an ambien tonight cause I still didn't sleep well.

What do the tests on the amniotic fluid say? Do they know what is causing so...

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06/04/2014

What do the tests on the amniotic fluid say? Do they know what is causing so much fluid???

We are sending the fluid to have genetic testing done to see if it is chromosomal. Should hear back within days if it is Down syndrome but won't hear back on more in depth testing for up to 2 weeks and she may just be here by then. Hope not but never know.

Have you had a high-level ultrasound yet? There are a number of physical issues with the baby that can cause this. Are you diabetic? That can also play into this.

Much sympathy for you. I had significant polyhydramnios with my second; my levels were never as high as yours are, but it did require intensive monitoring. Mine was never explained. I hope yours has a benign cause as well.

Oh you poor thing! I had polyhydramnios with my first. It was so uncomfortable and it wasn't nearly to the extent that yours was! I think mine was related to my blood pressure issues. I hope they can figure it out and you're as comfortable as you can be. Big hugs.

Have you had a high-level ultrasound yet? There are a number of physical issu...

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06/04/2014

Have you had a high-level ultrasound yet? There are a number of physical issues with the baby that can cause this. Are you diabetic? That can also play into this.

Much sympathy for you. I had significant polyhydramnios with my second; my levels were never as high as yours are, but it did require intensive monitoring. Mine was never explained. I hope yours has a benign cause as well.

I have had several high level ultrasounds. They are not finding anything abnormal with my baby. Also no diabetes. Hopefully we will still not have a reason after delivery :)

My sister had polyhydramnios. She had it drained and felt so much better afterwards. You can refuse to have residents. While I would be ok with a few (I understand they need to learn) I would probably kick them out after all you've been through.

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